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Airiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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airiness

 

[ หˆษ›ษ™rษชnษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of lightness

Airiness refers to the quality of being light, airy, or spacious. It is the feeling of being weightless and free, as if floating on air. Airiness can also refer to a sense of openness and freedom, both physically and emotionally.

Synonyms

ethereality, lightness, spaciousness

Examples of usage

  • The room was filled with airiness, thanks to the large windows and high ceilings.
  • Her dress had a delicate airiness to it, perfect for a summer day.
  • The music had an ethereal airiness that transported the listeners to another world.
Context #2 | Noun

architectural term

In architecture, airiness refers to the quality of a space that feels open, light, and breathable. It is often achieved through the use of large windows, high ceilings, and minimalistic design elements.

Synonyms

breathability, lightness, openness

Examples of usage

  • The architect designed the house with a focus on airiness, creating a sense of openness and freedom.
  • The cathedral's design emphasized airiness, with its soaring arches and abundant natural light.

Translations

Translations of the word "airiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leveza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฒเฅเค•เคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leichtigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะณะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lekkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปฝใ• (keisa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉgรจretรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ligereza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hafiflik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฒผ์›€ (gabyeoum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูุฉ (khiffa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lehkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพahkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝป็›ˆ (qฤซngyรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lahkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฉttleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃั–ะปะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒกแƒฃแƒ‘แƒฃแƒฅแƒ” (simsubuqi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผngรผllรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ligereza

Etymology

The word 'airiness' originated from the Middle English word 'eyrie', meaning 'a nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle'. Over time, the term evolved to include the sense of lightness and openness associated with the feeling of being high up in the air. The concept of airiness has been valued in various forms of art and architecture, reflecting a desire for freedom, lightness, and spaciousness.

See also: air, airborne, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airstrip, airtight, airway, airy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,587, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.